2Product Number: QG0012-04 Revision: A0; Date: 2/17/11
NV5100MC Master Control
frames. The two types of frames, NV5100MC and the older
NV5128-MC, look the same except for the door legends. Each
frame has 8 input card slots, 8 output card slots, and two con-
trol card slots. MCPMs and MCEs occupy output card slots.
Master control frames can also contain relatively small multi-
format routers (MFRs).
A master control frame has an I/O backplane. Each input card
and output card has a corresponding backplane module that
provides 16 signal connections. MCPMs and MCEs also have
backplane modules.
The backplane can receive inputs from (1) local devices such
as VTRs and DVDs, (2) routers controlled by an NV9000 sys-
tem, or (3) from an MFR (multi-format router) in the master
control frame, or a combination of all of these types of input.
Panels
Master control operators use control panels to control
MCPMs and MCEs. The MCPMs, MCEs, and control panels
communicate on an Ethernet LAN. Hardware control panels
and software control panels (GUIs) are available.
MCPMs and MCEs can also be controlled by an automation
system.
NV9000
A master control system can operate in the context of a
NV9000 router control system The routers in the NV9000
system supply inputs to the master control system.
The NV9000 control system communicates with the control
card(s) in the master control frame. An NV9000 must be con-
nected if the frame contains an MFR. The NV9000 system
provides 2 services important to master control: execution of
salvos and routing of video and audio signals.
Emergency Bypass
All MCPMs and MCEs have an emergency bypass capability.
This mechanism route alternate programming to program
output when the MCPM or MCE detects a critical problem.
The product line includes an emergency bypass control panel
(EBCP) that can be used to force an emergency switch.
Machine Control and Pre-Roll
MCEs can perform machine control and pre-roll operations.
(Other MCPMs do not.) Control panels correspondingly have
several machine control and pre-roll button functions.
Machine control and pre-roll functions are carried out by a
DC21 Device Controller on the master control network. Each
device controller can control up to 4 VTRs (or similar devices)
with a serial protocol (Sony, Odetics, or VDCP) and has the
capability of controlling up to 16 other devices with start and
stop pulses.
Any main source can be assigned pre-roll and machine con-
trol characteristics. Any squeeze source that is also a main
source can have assigned pre-roll and machine control char-
acteristics.
When not used for master control, the DC21’s 32 GPIs and 32
GPOs can be used for other purposes.
Intuition XG
Miranda’s Intuition XG system, and its associated Vertigo XG
graphics processor and Xmedia software can be integrated
with the Master Control system. Although Intuition XG
stands alone on its own merits, it can also be used as a master
control subsystem. It includes a graphics processor that
stores, and plays out, video keys. It can access “live” data
including feeds from wire services and data bases.
The Intuition XG processor can deliver one or two keys simul-
taneously to an MCE. An Intuition XG key is processed by
one of the MCE’s keyers. The Intuition XG processor can also
control an MCE’s squeezeback, audio overs, and main source.
Additional Intuition XG subsystems might be required for
multiple MCEs.
The newer control panels may have “XG layer” buttons in
addition to their other video effects buttons.
Installation Process in Brief
The installation process follows these basic steps:
1 Unpack your master control equipment, checking for con-
tents, damage, or defects. Gather together all your other
equipment, software, and tools.
2 Load the configuration software onto your configuration
PC(s). If you have GUI software, load that onto one or
more GUI PCs.
3 Establish how you want to connect everything. This means
compiling a very detailed list. Included in the list are
•Relevant NV9000 sources, destinations, and salvos.
•Which signals use which master control port numbers.
Do not neglect this step. Refer to the Reference Manual.
4 Put master control frame(s) and control panels in place.
5 Connect your MCPMs, MCEs, control panels, and PCs on
a master control LAN. Assign IP addresses to all the devices
on the LAN. (Connect NV9000 controllers to the LAN if
the NV9000 and master control will communicate.)
6 Connect video and audio cabling at the back of the master
control frame.
7 Create a configuration file for each MCPM and MCE and
upload it.
8 Create a configuration file for each control panel and
upload it. (The upload for hardware control panels is dif-
ferent from the upload for software control panels.)
9 Power up the equipment. Test your setup.
